Stihl Chainsaw - which one would you suggest?

[ciscoguy01]

Consensus

Interesting post there. I was just reading another thread about not being able to put any pressure on a 346XP. I've never messed much with Husky's but is that the norm with them??

Every one i've ever run, from the 137 up to the 288XP. Thing is, you don't really have to. They cut fast as all get out w/out having to put any pressure on them. They really do build an excellent saw though. I hope that didn't come out the wrong way. I love my 266XP, it's the same way though also. I think they all are like that. Funny story. I bought a 455 this fall, I had it for all of 1 hour and took it back. JUNK, and I mean junk. My buddy was there with his 4 huskys telling me I'd need one of those and it'd outcut my little 041's. NOT. I was cutting oak, ash, white birch, from 18" to roughly 40". As soon as it was bar deep it would completely stall. I used his 372XP and his 288XP for the rest of the day till I took back the POS 455. At one point he was showing me how to cut with it and tried it himself, he thought it was on fire because the clutch was smoking incessantly. His 288 was a great saw, fast as all get out, you could put a little more pressure on that one, but not much. We timed my cousin's 036 against his 288XP in a 26" Red Oak log, he beat me by 3 seconds in the whole cut. Not bad considering a 4.5hp saw vs. a 6.5hp saw I'd say... Still, the 288 was the smoothest cutting saw I've ever touched and I've wanted one since...

 

[THALL10326]

Every one i've ever run, from the 137 up to the 288XP. Thing is, you don't really have to. They cut fast as all get out w/out having to put any pressure on them. They really do build an excellent saw though. I hope that didn't come out the wrong way. I love my 266XP, it's the same way though also. I think they all are like that. Funny story. I bought a 455 this fall, I had it for all of 1 hour and took it back. JUNK, and I mean junk. My buddy was there with his 4 huskys telling me I'd need one of those and it'd outcut my little 041's. NOT. I was cutting oak, ash, white birch, from 18" to roughly 40". As soon as it was bar deep it would completely stall. I used his 372XP and his 288XP for the rest of the day till I took back the POS 455. At one point he was showing me how to cut with it and tried it himself, he thought it was on fire because the clutch was smoking incessantly. His 288 was a great saw, fast as all get out, you could put a little more pressure on that one, but not much. We timed my cousin's 036 against his 288XP in a 26" Red Oak log, he beat me by 3 seconds in the whole cut. Not bad considering a 4.5hp saw vs. a 6.5hp saw I'd say... Still, the 288 was the smoothest cutting saw I've ever touched and I've wanted one since...

Ok I was just looking at what you said verses a member having the same issue with is new saw. Should not have to push a saw but shouldn't have to hold it up either and his sounds to be on the verge of that. Good post..

 

[Brushwacker]

1 saw I would trust the ms440 to last for many years and do about any thing you want.

 

[SawTroll]

No point offering further advice when the tread starter hasn't responded to advice given over 1 1/2 years ago...... umpkin2:

 

[Trigger-Time]

No point offering further advice when the tread starter hasn't responded to advice given over 1 1/2 years ago...... umpkin2:

SawTroll, Thats very funny. But I never caught it myself. I didn't even
catch it when Lake said "Wow, dragged up that old thread"
Good catch

 

[WoodTick007]

372xp

I am a consumer who has lots of trees that need tending. I'm looking at the Stihl chainsaw and the two models I'm interested in are the MS361 and the MS 440 Magnum. For someone who uses a chainsaw every weekend and sometimes even more often, which of these saws would be better? We have lots of felled trees and they need to be cut up. Any suggestions about which of these saws would be best? Also, maybe there is another saw that you think is better - please share. Thank you for your help.

I would get the one that says, "HUSQVARNA 372XP" on the side. :deadhorse:

 

[AJLOGGER]

I have an 044 same as 441, man that thing is great, I don't see how you could get any better. I have had that thing buried in hedge, ash, locust, with a 25" bar. It doesn't bog what so ever, very powerful, reliable saw. Oops I mean same as the 440

 

[ciscoguy01]

Old saying

I would get the one that says, "HUSQVARNA 372XP" on the side. :deadhorse:

My old cousin had a saying: The lord only made a few perfect people in Jesus' shadow, the rest, he put something besides a Stihl in their hands... LMFAO

 

[manual]

Ok I was just looking at what you said verses a member having the same issue with is new saw. Should not have to push a saw but shouldn't have to hold it up either and his sounds to be on the verge of that. Good post..

Are you starting to figure out that Husky is making saws that works for you.

 

[SawTroll]

I would get the one that says, "HUSQVARNA 372XP" on the side. :deadhorse:

Yep, if the 361 isn't enough saw!

I have a 372xpg on its way, hopefully.....

I would not want the antiquated 440.......:deadhorse: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:

 

[Just Mow]

I would not want the antiquated 440.......:deadhorse: :hmm3grin2orange: :hmm3grin2orange:[/QUOTE]

No but if you had a 441 you would hope that the other saw never shows up.

 

[SawTroll]

...
No but if you had a 441 you would hope that the other saw never shows up.

Nope, those are much cheaper than the 372 here, but I have ruled it out.....

...maybe the 461 when it appears, by also ruling out the 660 I have left a large "gap" on top of my line-up....opcorn:

..but the 372 is really more than enough (+) here.... :yoyo: :yoyo:

 

[441_Stihl]

i'm not being partial but he asked between the 361 and 440.Ive had used both I admit both cut good.But i do think the extra price of a stihl is worth it,just feel built abit better

 

[Lakeside53]

Nope, those are much cheaper than the 372 here, but I have ruled it out....

..but the 372 is really more than enough (+) here.... :yoyo: :yoyo:

You better hurry up and get it - just so you have some daylight to cut with!!! If not it will just be a "Mantle saw" for three months - just like Thalls!

 

[Freakingstang]

i'm not being partial but he asked between the 361 and 440.Ive had used both I admit both cut good.But i do think the extra price of a stihl is worth it,just feel built abit better

I'm sorry up front. I can't let this go.

A week ago, you were comparing every saw made, but now you know about the 361 and 440 becuase you ran them so much?

I'm not buying it. Don't jump on the bandwagon so soon.

Did you ever decide which saw you wanted?

 

[441_Stihl]

I'm sorry up front. I can't let this go.

A week ago, you were comparing every saw made, but now you know about the 361 and 440 becuase you ran them so much?

I'm not buying it. Don't jump on the bandwagon so soon.

Did you ever decide which saw you wanted?

I have ran several but only Stihls and Huskies.I admit I know nothing about other brands.Been cutting since was 10